What’s happening in Winnipeg for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted September 29, 2026 5:32 pm.
Winnipeggers will see some service changes and opportunities to take part in reconciliation events as the city marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
What’s happening
Southern Chiefs Organization Healing Walk & Pow Wow
An opening ceremony will take place at Oodena Circle for the 6th annual Southern Chiefs Organization Healing Walk & Pow Wow on Wednesday.
Following the ceremony, a Healing Walk to Canada Life Centre will take place.
Several streets (which are listed below) will be closed between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Westbound Forks Market Road from Israel Asper Way to the Forks
- Northbound Israel Asper Way from Forks Market Road to York Avenue
- Westbound York Avenue from Israel Asper Way to Main Street
- Southbound Main Street between York Avenue and Portage Avenue
- Eastbound Portage Avenue from Main Street to Hargrave Street
- Hargrave Street from St Mary Avenue to Portage Avenue
Additionally, northbound Main Street between York Avenue and Portage Avenue will close for periods of time.
Other events
- The Forks
- Assiniboine Park and Zoo – Sacred Fire
- Winnipeg Art Gallery-Quamajuq
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights
- Manitoba Museum
Transit
Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.
Recreation facilities
All City facilities will be closed on Sept. 30, with the exception of:
- Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex: open 2 – 6 p.m.
- Margaret Grant Pool: open 1 – 5 p.m.
- Pan Am Pool: open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Brookside Cemetery: open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Transcona Cemetery: open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- St. Vital Cemetery: open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Canoe Club Golf Course
- Crescent Drive Golf Course
- Kildonan Park Golf Course
- Windsor Park Golf Course
